Türkiye has "strongly" condemned a statement by Colombia seeking to legitimise Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights, saying the territory constitutes an integral part of Syria.
"Such isolated attempts, which constitute a grave violation of international law, in particular UN Security Council Resolution 497, have no legal weight," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its website on Tuesday.
The ministry urged the international community to fulfil its responsibilities to end Israel's occupation in southern Syria, including the Golan Heights, as well as its attacks targeting Syria's sovereignty and stability.
"Türkiye will continue its support for preserving Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as for establishing lasting peace and stability in the country," it added.
Violation of international law
On Monday, Colombia officially recognised Israel's “sovereignty” over Syria's Golan Heights, which is under Israeli military occupation since 1967.
In addition to Syrian, many regional countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar, condemned the move, calling it a violation of international law and relevant UN resolutions.
The Golan Heights, which Israel unilaterally annexed in 1981, remains a focal point of international dispute.
Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia's new pro-Israel President, recently ordered the suspension of a planned embassy in Palestine.
